Thurmont, MD

Thurmont, Maryland

Introduction to Thurmont, Maryland

Thurmont, Maryland, in Frederick county, is 14 miles N of Frederick, Maryland (center to center) and 48 miles NW of Baltimore, Maryland. There are an estimated 5,588 people in the town.

Thurmont History

Thurmont, which was established in 1751, was originally named Mechanicstown, until the state legislature changed it to Thurmont on January 18, 1894. The town, which was founded by Jacob Weller, is located in Frederick Country, which was created in 1748. The county was formed out of Prince George's and Baltimore Counties.

Thurmont and Nearby Attractions

• Mountain Gate Plaza Shopping Center
• Cunningham Falls State Park
• Catoctin Mountain Park
• Gambrill State Park
• Catoctin Wildlife Preserve & Zoo
• Catoctin Furnace

Things To Do In Thurmont

Thurmont provides various recreational opportunities. One can visit the Cunningham Falls State Park, the Catoctin Wildlife Preserve & Zoo, and the Catoctin Mountain Park. The Catoctin Furnace is also worth visiting. The Harpers Ferry National Historic Park, the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, the Children's Museum of Rose Hill Manor Park, and the National Museum of Civil War Medicine are less than half an hour's drive away. Thurmont also celebrates the Catoctin Colorfest every year in October.

Thurmont Transportation

Washington Dulles International Airport provides facilities for air transportation.

Thurmont Higher Education

Frederick Community College, Western Maryland College, and Gettysburg College are only a few miles away.

High Points

Thurmont strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maryland):

Category	Trophy
Low Property Crime (vs. State)	Top 9%

Comparative Profile of Thurmont, MD

Comparing Thurmont to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maryland (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Thurmont Almanac

Thurmont Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Thurmont Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Thurmont, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Thurmont High Schools (2004)

CATOCTIN HIGH
14745 SABILLASVILLE RD
240-236-8100
Serves 962 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18.9

Thurmont Colleges

(List of All Maryland Colleges)

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